Lewis University

Romeoville, IL · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
71.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$17,028
Sticker price $47,313
Graduation rate
67%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$66,099
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
71.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
5,291
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,848
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
620
Yield (admitted who enroll)
16%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
76%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
70%
SAT reading, middle 50%
490–600
SAT math, middle 50%
470–610
ACT composite, middle 50%
20–27
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
28% / 5%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$10,382
Family income $30–48k$11,712
Family income $48–75k$12,178
Family income $75–110k$19,908
Family income $110k+$25,035
Full sticker price (per year)
$47,313
Tuition & fees – in-state
$39,200
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$39,200
Median debt at graduation
$21,500
Students with federal loans
42%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
67%
Freshmen who return for year 2
79%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$49,355
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$66,099

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
4,015
Graduate students
2,685
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
51%
Students receiving Pell grants
33%
Full-time faculty
40%

Undergraduate diversity

White50%
Hispanic28%
Asian7.4%
Black7.3%
Two or more3.1%
International2.8%
Unknown1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing17%
Education15%
Health Professions15%
Computer & Information Sciences12%
Transportation9.7%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement7.2%
Psychology5.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness3.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
David J. Livingston, Ph.D.
Main phone
(815) 838-0500
Address
One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446-2200

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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